​Fair Share LMHS Ram Band is $220 for Instrumentalists (+$100 for percussion and school-owned instruments and $130 for Color Guard and Marionettes.)This covers expenses for staff, guest clinicians/instructors, music for all ensembles, student T-Shirt, transportation, festival fees, uniform cleaning, awards, senior banquet fees, props for marching season, and all operating costs for the band program for the entire year.

Band fees cover Band operating costs such as registrations, clinicians, music and travel. There will be various Fundraising events to help alleviate out of pocket costs.For your convenience, there are 3 payment options. Please choose the payment option you prefer.Band Fee: $220.00Option 1: $200.00 (Discount of $20.00 if paid in FULL on or before July 23)Option 2: $110.00 due on or before July 23 $100.00 due on or before October 25 Total payment: $210.00

Option 3: $60.00 due on or before July 23 $32.00 due on or before the 2nd Friday for the next 5 months (August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13) Total payment: $220.00

The goal for our program is to have all fees paid by the end of September so as not to have parents worry about end-of-year debt issues with the school. Please visit the band website (often) at www.marchingrams.org to make payments.

What is Fair Share?

Each of us must do our “fair share” if the band is to travel and purchase necessary equipment. It is not fair for a few to work or pay the way for all. Each band member is expected to do his or her“Fair Share” of the fundraising ~ minimum $220 per student. In lieu of, or in addition to, fundraising participation, tax-deductable donations are always accepted.

As mentioned earlier in the handbook, the Fair Share covers the band’s planned operating expenses for the entire year. Budgeted items include instruments, repairs, travel, MPA/Festivals entry fees & dinner at Seminole Marching Festival, uniform cleaning and repairs, marching and auxiliary equipment, transportation, student awards, etc. Students will not be individually assessed for band trips with theexception of “Special Event” trips (such as to New York, Chicago etc.). The student’s Fair Share requirements will cover all regular expenses.

Ample fundraising opportunities are provided for students and their families to earn the Fair Share. Fair Share fundraising profits will be applied to the student’s individual account and may be used in one of the following ways: · As an individual account to be used for future BAND-related expenses.· To assist a needy student.· For the general fund.These funds roll over from year-to-year and stay in the student’s individual account.

Unfortunately, students who fail to pay the required band fees or turn items on the scheduled deadlines will have their name placed on the school’s financial obligation list. Nobody wants to penalize or exclude students who have financial hardships. If there is a financial hardship, please contact the Director and explain the circumstance. Most times, there are ways to help the booster board is very understanding to the economic issues of today.

· Fees and Fair Share payments are NON-refundable. Even if the student quits. The annual budget is based upon the needs of the band program divided equally among the program enrollment. Failure to participate in the band program once enrolled does not relieve the student of his/her financial responsibility. Failure to maintain academic eligibility will not relieve the student from his/her financial responsibilities. Appeals may be made to the band director and the booster board.

Payment Procedures

· Make Checks payable to “Lake Mary High School Band Boosters”· Write the student’s name and purpose of the check in the memo section of the check· When Paying with cash, put the money in a sealed envelope. On the outside, write the student's info, amount, and the purpose of payment.